India's Fragrance Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on fragrance, Kannauj, agarbatti, bamboo sticks and sandalwood.

Question 1 of 5 What is Kannauj known for?

Attar Tiles Phones Bicycles

It uses deg-bhapka stills.

Question 2 of 5 What does mitti attar smell like?

Rain on earth Roses Smoke Mint

It's distilled from baked clay.

Question 3 of 5 Which state is an agarbatti hub?

Karnataka Punjab Assam Goa

Cycle Pure was founded in Mysuru.

Question 4 of 5 Why did India curb bamboo stick imports?

To revive local production and rural jobs To cut exports To ban incense To raise prices abroad

Local production rose.

Question 5 of 5 What happened when the state controlled all sandalwood trees?

Supply collapsed and smuggling grew Supply boomed Prices fell Nothing

Reforms now allow private cultivation.

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